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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Division Chief of Operations - Fire

Boise, ID

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$159K/yr - $159K/yr

10+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Division Chief of Operations for the City of Boise's Fire Department. This role involves directing daily fire operations, overseeing staffing and emergency response, and providing strategic leadership to ensure high service levels in the community.

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Responsibilities

Performs management, administrative and supervisory duties for assigned programs and area of responsibility

Briefs the Chief and Command Staff on Wildfire and Operations programs

Conducts planning and informational meetings with Battalion Chiefs

Develops program goals and objectives, policies, procedures, response guidelines, and dispatch protocols in compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations

Contributes and participates in the department’s annual and ongoing planning process

Utilizes data for decisions to determine optimal strategic direction

Prepares and manages program budgets including staffing, training, and equipment expenses

Monitors purchases and expenditures

Monitors internal operations and procedures to ensure compliance with the collective labor agreement, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and all official department documents

Ensures all division team members understand, support, and comply with the city’s policies

Reviews labor relations issues, grievances and recommends appropriate resolutions to Assistant Chief of Emergency Services

Keeps Assistant Chief of Emergency Services and all subordinates abreast of important information

Confers and collaborates with other agencies and interest groups to obtain input and coordinate program activities

Establishes and maintains strong media relations

Provides technical support and expertise to various organizations or committees

Monitors and evaluates program impacts and effectiveness

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Incident managementFire administrationEmergency responseOccupational SafetyHealth Administration (OSHA)Management experienceStrategic planningTraining program administrationEmotional self-awarenessRecord keepingEmpathySelf-controlService orientationCompliance understandingDriving record maintenanceCrisis managementEffective communicationConflict managementTeam collaborationProblem assessmentAdaptabilityTime management

Required

Ten years of progressively responsible experience in an emergency services agency with three years of experience in a management role, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

Must have completed IS-100/200/700/800/300/400

Intermediate knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) rules and regulations as applied to fire service and rescue organizations

Intermediate knowledge of fire administration principles and practices, rules, regulations, procedures, culture, and traditions

Intermediate knowledge of principles and practices in administration of an organizational training program

Intermediate knowledge of effective instructional techniques

Intermediate knowledge of principles and practices in fire protection, aviation safety, and emergency response

Intermediate knowledge of political dynamics involved in administration of fire department programs and collaboration with other agencies

Intermediate knowledge of effective management and supervisory practices and principles; and strategic planning

Advanced knowledge of incident management, firefighting, emergency medical services, fire prevention, education, hazardous materials response, rescue principles, practices, techniques and procedures

Ability to make accurate assessment of problems and deliver rapid solutions in both normal and emergency situations

Ability to inspire and influence others

Ability to develop staff

Ability to act as a catalyst for change

Ability to effectively manage conflict

Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of teams

Ability to prepare and maintain records and reports

Ability to present ideas effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to effectively handle controversial situations

Ability to effectively use emergency response and management computer hardware and software applications

Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet and database software

Ability to maintain composure and work proficiently under intense stress and other adverse conditions

Ability to analyze administrative and operational problems and develop viable solutions

Ability to delegate authority and tasks as appropriate

Ability to demonstrate emotional self-awareness, accurate self-assessment, and self-confidence; demonstrate self-control, transparency, adaptability, and achievement

Ability to demonstrate empathy, organizational awareness, and service

Ability to display an attitude of cooperation and work harmoniously with all levels of city employees, the general public and other organizations

Ability to communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

Ability to complete assignments in a timely fashion

Ability to understand and comply with all rules, policies and regulations

Ability to maintain prompt and regular attendance

Ability to perform all essential and marginal functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without a reasonable accommodation

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record

Command and Control of Fire Department Operations at Natural and Man-Made Disasters (R308)

All-Hazard Incident Management Team C & G Functions

USFA Type 3 IMT Course

AHIMT Position Specific Section Chief – as assigned

Valid state-issued driver's license

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in Fire Administration, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field and ten years of progressively responsible experience in an emergency services agency with three years of experience in a management role, or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience

EMI FEMA Independent Study Programs of IS-230.b, IS-235.b, IS-240.a, IS-241.a, IS-242.a, IS-660 and IS-804